MATTAPOISETT — Mark the calendar for July 12-17 for five days of summer fun.

That’s when one of Mattapoisett’s biggest events, Harbor Days, returns.

Hosted by the Mattapoisett Lions Club and held at Shipyard Park, the celebration includes an array of food, music and crafters.

The event serves as a major fund-raiser for the Mattapoisett Lions Club, which sponsors local scholarships and contests and supports people in need in the area, said Kimberly Ray, president and communications director for the club.

‘’Harbor Days also allows people to take a break from their usual routines, she said, and enjoy each other’s company.’It’s a great event for families and friends to reconnect, relax, grab some food,’’ Ray said. 

In addition to the five days of activities, the Mattapoisett Lions Club triathlon will be held starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 24 at the town beach. The event includes a .25-mile swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 3.1-mile run. 

To register for the triathlon, visit https://www.mattapoisettlionsclub.org/pb/wp_26fe1af9/wp_26fe1af9.html.

Here’s the Harbor Days schedule of events:

Tuesday, July 12, 5-7 p.m.

The Mattapoisett Woman’s Club’s 17th annual Taste of the Town allows visitors to sample food from 12 local restaurants with music and dancing to The Showstoppers.

Tickets are $10 for 10 tickets.

Wednesday, July 13, 6-9 p.m. 

The Lions Club will serve up its popular strawberry shortcake while the Mattapoisett Town Band performs in concert. Tickets are six dollars

Thursday, July 14, 6 p.m

Painting in the park allows those attending to learn how creative they can be. Pre-registration required and can be done by visiting www.paintingatsplash.com. Cost is $39. Participants will create a 11 by 17-inch sign.

Friday, July 15, 5:30-7 p.m.

The Friday night fish fry includes a six-ounce piece of breaded fish, french fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce and lemon wedge. Meals are $15. Oxford Creamery is a sponsor.

Music by the Yard Sailors, 5-6 p.m.

Music by Jeff Angeley and Pebbles of Rain, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 16

Pie and bake sale, sponsored by Mattapoisett Woman’s Club, 9 a.m. until sold out

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Craft fair featuring more than 100 vendors

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Silent auction, highest bidders announced after 4 p.m. 

9 a.m.-5 p.m. U Pick Em Auction

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kitchen is open

Music by Molly O’Leary and John Fernandes, 11 a.m.-noon 

Music by Thatcher Harrison, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Music by Dave Alves, 2-3 p.m.

Music by Montage Bleu, 3:30-5 p.m.

Music by G&I, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

5:30-7:30 p.m., Lobsterfest, with lobster, corn on the cob, chowder and other features. $30

Sunday, July 17

8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pancake and sausage breakfast  six dollars for adults and children

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Craft fair featuring more than 100 vendors

9 a.m.--4 p.m. U Pick Em Auction

Music by Jeff Dunn, 9-10 a.m.

Music by Showstoppers, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Music by Funky Cat Trio, 1-3 p.m. 

11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kitchen is open

4 p.m., 50/50 raffle drawing